A glimpse at our very blessed Christmas

All I wanted for Christmas was to be with these loves

I wanted to walk to see some lights

I wanted to watch Mateo's lil face in wonder..

I wanted to snuggle with them in their new Christmas Pajamas

I wanted to watch their excitment and anticipation grow...

I wanted to think back on all our past Christmas' and be so grateful them...and now...and future Christmas' to come..and be so grateful to be blessed with 3 healthy and loving kids..

I wanted to watch my 10 year old still believe in Santa enough to leave him a note and goodies..and see my 13 year old teenager help her even though he has accepted that Santa is really a short lil Costa Rican mommy and Irish daddy...

I wanted to see them rush over to their stockings before they rush over to their "bigger" gifts...

I wanted to see Johnny become as excited for his Reeces that he was for his new Ukelele...

I wanted to see Mateo LOVE his new tunnel....

I wanted to see this beauty work hard on her Gingerbread House...

I wanted to help...

And then....after I got all that I wished for...I wanted to snuggle and enjoy this  goodie.


Happy Birthday Jesus

xoxo
Me

Feliz Navidad

CHRISTMAS QUIZ
1. Egg nog or hot chocolate? Hot chocolate!
2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? wrap them!!
3. Colored lights on tree/house or white? classic white this year...but I'm thinking next year we will go big...bold...and colorful
4. Do you hang mistletoe? not this year...but still got plenty of kisses! :)
5. When do you put your decorations up? This year we put them up the weekend after Thanksgiving!
6. What is your favorite holiday dish? STUFFING!!!
7. Favorite holiday memory as a child? The year I got a crayola crayons watch
8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? I never believed in Santa.Which is sad I know...but I will foster it for my kids as long as I can!!!!
9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve? 1 for each kiddo...plus their xmas pajama
10. How do you decorate your Christmas tree? colored and lights, a bunch of mix matched ornaments and a vintage tree skirt!
11. Snow! Love it or dread it? LOVE it and wish for it!
12. Can you ice skate? I can barely walk
13. Do you remember your favorite gift? a gumball machine
14. What’s the most important thing about the holidays for you? Spending time with my family... just being with those I love.
15. What is your favorite holiday dessert? everything! pumpkin pie, cake, candy...anything sweet!
16. What is your favorite holiday tradition? I love baking sugar cookies and decorating them...anything new and old with the kids.  Donating toys is at the top of the list.
17. What tops your tree? right now we are in search of the Bryan-Arnold angel...so in its temp. place we have a mitten
18. Which do you prefer: giving or receiving? Giving-!!!!! Its especially fun with kiddos!!!!
19. Candy canes: yuck or yummy? Yummy!
20. Favorite Christmas show? Elf, Home Alone and Christmas Vacation we watch it every year while decorating!
21. Saddest Christmas song? Don't have one
22. What is your favorite Christmas song? Winter Wonderland

a day in the life of a 1 year old...baby owl

It started with a bath

It continued with some wheels

Moved on with a ride

Spending it on a trip

Enjoying it with my loved ones

Amazed by the sights

Learning from my daddy

Thinking about Gods miracles

Facing my shark fears

Admiring the colors

Laughing with Johnny

Feeling the different fish

Being silly with my family

Not enjoying the Scuba guy

Listening to mommy

Wondering what the big surprise is

Hoping to grow up to be just like my BIG BROTHER

So happy with my BIG surprise from my DRUM GOD JOHHNY

Enjoying an impromptu Dinner Picnic

Hearing the birthday song to me

Happy Birthday to ME!


xoxo
My Mommy